Check out our Phenology and find a program for you and your family. They are colorful, small, and travel thousands of miles each fall and spring. Whether you are in the city of the country, birds are all around. Learn some tips to bird watching in your backyard and beyond. We will learn common backyard birds in your area, how to attract them, bird watching ethics, how to select and use binoculars, and tips on how to identify your avian friend.
Bison were the largest plant eating animals on the North American prairie. Why did they almost disappear and what is being done to preserve them? Almost gone, today they are making a great comeback.
Learn how we manage our bison herd. An education naturalist will join your event and discuss everything that it takes to get a career in the conservation field. This class will focus on reasons for animals designated as Endangered or Threatened, difference between Endangered and Threatened, the difference between State and Federal guidelines, and end on a high note as we talk about some success stores of animals that were on the brink, but now are thriving.
Many perceptions exist regarding the American Alligator. To some, it is feared. To others, it is revered. Regardless of where you fall, join us and we will discuss the life history of the American Alligator, what led it to become endangered, how it has bounced back, and see some live specimens. Join us as we discuss this amazing reptile. Bats are more than just a unique flying mammal. They play an important role as pollinators, pest controllers, and fertilizers. Join the Nature Center as we learn more about the common bats that live in our area, their plight, and how important they are for our own survival here on earth.
From bees to hummingbirds, to those that are often never seen and often forgotten. Learn of their equal importance to the reproduction of many fruits and vegetables, as well as to the biodiversity of plants. Discover where and how animals live in our urban environment. Students will learn about the behaviors, adaptations, habitat requirements, and characteristics of urban wildlife.
